The original version was published in the November 1984 edition of Bon Appetit. Over two decades later, it's still the best nut recipe I've made.
Ingredients1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 1/2 teas. salt
1 1/4 teas. cinnamon
1/4 teas. ground red pepper
1/4 teas. mace
1 lb. unsalted mixed nuts (such as pecans, macadamias, walnuts,unblanched almonds and cashews)
PreparationPosition rack in center of oven and preheat to 250 degrees. Spray large jellyroll pan with nonstick spray. Cook sugar, butter, orange juice, salt and spices until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Add nuts and toss until coated. Spread in single layer on pan. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Transfer nuts to large sheet of foil, lightly sprayed with nonstick spray. Separate with fork or toothpick. Cool completely. Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.